Former Cargill exec joins Standard Meat Co. as director of supply chain
Former Cargill VP of Protein Trade Sales Bill Chandler joins the Standard Meat leadership team.
Bill Chandler, Standard Meat Co. director of supply chain
Photo courtesy of Standard Meat Co.
Protein processing and packaging company Standard Meat Co. is announcing the appointment of Bill Chandler as director of supply chain. This newly created leadership position is a step in the firm’s continued investment in scalable infrastructure and strategic talent to support long-term, sustainable growth.
Founded in 1935 and headquartered at the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, SMC is a fourth-generation, family-owned custom protein processing and packaging firm with four—soon to be five—plants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Saginaw and Ponder. Tthe company is a global supplier for the foodservice and retail industries. Chandler’s appointment underscores SMC’s focus on expanding capabilities and enhancing service through integrated operations and a people-first culture.
“Bill brings the right mix of experience, love of the industry, and respect for the people,” said SMC Co-President and CEO Ben Rosenthal. “His first move hasn’t been to overhaul — but to listen. He knows real strategy starts with relationships, and he’s already thinking about ways to help our teams do what they do best, more efficiently and at greater scale, well into the future.”
Chandler comes to SMC with more than 30 years of experience, most recently serving as vice president of protein trade sales at Cargill, where he led a team of more than 300 across 12 locations in the US and Canada.
The new role at SMC consolidates previously separate responsibilities in procurement, transportation, warehousing and third-party storage into a unified leadership position. Chandler will also play a role in customer conversations, helping explain raw material trends and working closely with teams on both production and demand planning.
“I’ve spent most of my career in supply-driven systems — this is different,” said Chandler. “Standard Meat is demand driven. It’s about service, specialty products, and real relationships. That means it’s more intricate, more collaborative, and frankly, more exciting. I get to learn new things and help an incredible team continue to grow in the right way.”
SMC Co-President Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld said, “Bill understands the knowledge gap we’re facing in this industry — as much as 20-years between the generation retiring and the one coming up,” Blumenfeld said. “He’s lived every side of the business, from working cattle on horseback to managing complex distribution teams. And he’s passionate about passing that knowledge on — through direct mentorship, leadership development, and hands-on guidance.”
"The primary reason I took this role is because I feel an obligation to give back to the people who have done so much for me in this industry,” Chandler said. “I'll always get excited about the future of beef and protein — and young talent is that future. We've got great young talent here at SMC and I’m looking forward to helping them grow.”
Chandler earned a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics from Oklahoma State University. Chandler has served on several nonprofit and advisory boards, including the Kansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation, which provides scholarships to high-potential students.
Source: Standard Meat Co.
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